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baked meatballs in tomato sauce

Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce – Juicy Homemade Delight

Join me for juicy homemade meatballs baked in rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick family dinner that everyone will love!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 jar (24 oz or 680 g) marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Serve with spaghetti or crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

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